Shrishti Arora won a bronze medal on Tuesday. (SAI/PCI)
\n\nIndian para shooter Shrishti Arora clinched the bronze medal in the P2 – Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 event at the ongoing Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. She registered a score of 214.7 points in her debut campaign.
\n\nHailing from Ajmer, Rajasthan, she was born without her right-hand palm. She entered para pistol shooting in 2023 after being introduced to the sport by Kanhaiya Gurjar.
\n\nSince then, she has made remarkable progress, moving from her first National Championship in 2023 to winning medals at major international competitions.
\n\nHer breakthrough came in 2025 when she enjoyed an impressive run at the World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) World Cups. At the Changwon World Cup in South Korea, she won gold in the P6 Mixed Team event, gold in the P2 Women's Team event alongside World and Asian records, and silver in the P2 individual competition.
\n\nShe continued her strong performances at the Al Ain World Cup, winning gold medals in both the P6 Mixed Team and P2 Team events. In 2026, she added another international achievement by securing bronze in the P6 event at the WSPS World Championships in South Korea.
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